My 90g

[surf4ever]

Hello everyone, Im back after a little break.. Im setting up a 90g sea clear i got from Encinitas tropical fish.. Im really excited about it..:D

Tank is 48x18x24 with a center overflow with a blue back..So far I have a Euro-Reef RS-135 Protein Skimmer and 1 250w PFO HQI Mini Pendant.. Also i got a Little Giant - 4-MDQ-SC Inline Pump from a friend..

The stand i just built last weekend and this weekend i hope to build the canopy..

Here are some pics of tank and stand..
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u153/surf4evers/t1.jpg

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u153/surf4evers/t2.jpg

I put doors on all sides for easy access.
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u153/surf4evers/t4.jpg

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u153/surf4evers/t5.jpg

welp thats it for now, I will take more when i finish it..:)
Thanks Roger:o

[coral diver]

I like the stand lot of access

[crstjohn]

Roger - nice work! A word of advice, run a bead of silicone all around the inside seams and seal the entire bottom with polyurethane or varnish, resin, etc. so that when you have a spill inside, and believe me you eventually will, it sill be contained to the stand without causing damage. Even better yet would be to build a 2" high pan from plastic as a secondary containment tank. Thats a sweet looking setup, can't wait to see how it turns out.

[Redeye]

i might suggest, cutting a larger hole in the stand for your bulkhead, once you have pipe glued in, it's hard to get some grips on a bulkhead to realign (sometimes they move) other than that, I love the stand with the side access too!

[upnext]

what is that black water pump in the pic. called?

[surf4ever]

what is that black water pump in the pic. called?

Little Giant - 4-MDQ-SC Inline Pump

I finished all the plumbing for now..;) I filled it up and no leaks yet..:cool: I will take pics this afternoon..

thanks Roger:D

[DaChrisDude]

Wow very nice work on the stand - looks really good.

[surf4ever]

here are a few pics of the tank, canopy, and plumbing:)

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u153/surf4evers/t1-1.jpg
Full tank shot

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u153/surf4evers/t4-1.jpg
all open

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u153/surf4evers/t3-1.jpg
simple is best.. for me :D

Next I have to mount the lights and tape the inside of the canopy with reflective heat tape...;)

Then i should be ready for saltwater and maybe some rock...
Thanks for all the encouragement, Roger:o

[Nick_Kun]

This tank going to kick @ss.

[DaChrisDude]

Looks very nice.

Are you planning on staining the stand/canopy?

[SECTER1]

Close loop it. It looks too clean to have a power head in there.

[Redeye]

OH NO!!!! PUT A BALLVALVE BETWEEN THE PUMP AND SUMP!!!
you will thank me later with lots of frags TRUST ME

I would put one on both sides really
will save you alot of time, spills, frustration, ect

[surf4ever]

OH NO!!!! PUT A BALLVALVE BETWEEN THE PUMP AND SUMP!!!
you will thank me later with lots of frags TRUST ME

I would put one on both sides really
will save you alot of time, spills, frustration, ect

Yes a ballvalve will go on... I have my tank set up soo the water can never drain past the overflow box..It should never drain more than my sump can handle.. I will still install a ballvalve and a oneway valve..

I should never say "never" .. lol :D :cool:

Thanks Roger

[Redeye]

exactly, it happens all the time at work
it's mainly for when you pump sucks in a critter and jams, or a thermometer, or rubble ect.
much easier to work on pump that way

[surf4ever]

here are some updated pics
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u153/surf4evers/w1.jpg

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u153/surf4evers/w2.jpg

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u153/surf4evers/w3.jpg

Its a slow process but its fun :p :D

[surf4ever]

my light set up for now..
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u153/surf4evers/l1.jpg
1 250w de 10k and 2 55w pc actinic..:(

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u153/surf4evers/l2.jpg

Thanks for looking, Roger:o

[davocean]

Very nice, looks like you're off to a good start!

[DaChrisDude]

Needs more rock. :)

Very nice, clean setup. Gonna be sweet..

[Diver Dan]

Yeah now just start packimg it!

[surf4ever]

yes, I need more rock.. the rock thats in there was from a old tank that died off.. I use that as some base rock and plan on adding alot of rock...:D Just have to sneak about 100# of live rock past my wife.. :D

Thanks for all the nice comments:o

[nanoreefbro]

Looks really good.. I like the lights.. When do you plan on stocking it??

[Diver Dan]

Before you start adding fish you need to put the fish gaurd on the powerhead or else you'll have sushi!

[seahorse_man]

That looks really good,love the stand and canopy.Can't wait to see pics of it set up w/livestock.:D

[surf4ever]

here is some pics i just shot..

Full Tank shots
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u153/surf4evers/76.jpg

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u153/surf4evers/74.jpg


Side view
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u153/surf4evers/13.jpg


Fish up close
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u153/surf4evers/08.jpg

this guy has a pistol shrimp in his home doing all the chores...
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u153/surf4evers/06.jpg

cruzin the rocks
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u153/surf4evers/91.jpg

RBTA from Kamil
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u153/surf4evers/84.jpg

Pink palys from Kamil
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u153/surf4evers/94.jpg

Stag from SDguy
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u153/surf4evers/85.jpg

[surf4ever]

Some Acros from Eric F
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u153/surf4evers/97.jpg
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u153/surf4evers/05.jpg
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u153/surf4evers/87.jpg

Acro from Emoezekielsr5
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u153/surf4evers/02.jpg


I got these Zoos from impreza619 when i was getting rock form him, It was the 1st coral i put in my tank
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u153/surf4evers/95.jpg

more pinks from Harold at Fragcity
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u153/surf4evers/82.jpg


Thats it for now.. I want to thank all the members on here that i got corals from.. Thanks :D

[Flash]

That is a great looking tank and stand. Congratulations!

BTW... do you happen to build tank stands for other people?

[luistwentyone]

real nice looking tank ! keep up the good work and keep the pics coming.

[impreza619]

nice job! glad the zoas are doing good! feed them more light, they are a lot brighter than that! let me know when you want to swap some frags!

[upnext]

nice!! where did you get the metal for the canopy?

[surf4ever]

That is a great looking tank and stand. Congratulations!

BTW... do you happen to build tank stands for other people?

I have not built any stands or canopys for anyone.. I would if anyone wants some help

[surf4ever]

nice!! where did you get the metal for the canopy?

I got it from home depot

[upnext]

what section? and how much?

[Diver Dan]

That is too funny i am looking at your tank and i have all of those same frags (except for the sdguy one).